The wedding party in a traditional wedding, aside from the bride and groom, include:

• The Best Man - usually the best or closest male friend or a relative of the groom is given this place of honor.

• Maid of honor - usually the best or closest female friend of the bride is given this place of honor. If married, she is called a “matron of honor”.
• Groomsmen - one or more males that support the groom.

• Bridesmaids - one or more females that support the bride.

• Flower girl - a young girl who will scatter flowers in front of the bridal party.

• Ringbearer - usually a young boy, who carries the wedding rings.
 
• Ushers - usually males, who help with the seating and organization.

• Junior Bridesmaids - a young girl (usually between 8 and 18 years old) who the bride wants to be in the ceremony, but is too old to be a flower girl.